Spotprent op Trauttmansdorff en d'Alton 1787 - 1790

This anonymous etching, titled "Spotprent op Trauttmansdorff en d'Alton" (1787-1790), depicts a satirical scene of two astrologers, Trauttmansdorff and d’Alton, observing a moon birth. The small size of the print and the use of graphic lines contribute to the humor of the scene, which highlights the absurdity of the situation. The inscription beneath the scene further emphasizes the satirical tone through its playful use of language and humor. This print is a prime example of satirical prints of the 18th century, a period characterized by political and social commentary through graphic art.